Guidebook for Helston and Porthleven.
Food Scene
Nauti But Ice
Commercial RdLovely view of the harbour, great ice cream, cake and coffee.
An informal stop , with beautiful public footpaths around it. The baking is divine and drinks and cakes/savouries are a reasonable price. Hosts are just delightful and there are donkeys , sheep and chickens there right now ( May 2021)
The Crate
An informal stop , with beautiful public footpaths around it. The baking is divine and drinks and cakes/savouries are a reasonable price. Hosts are just delightful and there are donkeys , sheep and chickens there right now ( May 2021)
Reasonably priced bakery with delicious pasties, cakes and salads.
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Philps Bakery
1 E QuayReasonably priced bakery with delicious pasties, cakes and salads.
Boo Koos
32 Meneage StEverything Else
Wheal Dream
B3297Beautiful location, walking distance ( about 40 minutes)
A spectacular walk through the grounds of Penrose House, a National Trust jewel......7 miles of bridleway through woods, around Loe Pool, across beach. Much of it very accessible to all.
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National Trust - Penrose
Penrose RoadA spectacular walk through the grounds of Penrose House, a National Trust jewel......7 miles of bridleway through woods, around Loe Pool, across beach. Much of it very accessible to all.
Drinks & Nightlife
Real ales, quaint pub / restaurant, stunning views, good food , very friendly staff.
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The Ship Inn
Mount Pleasant RoadReal ales, quaint pub / restaurant, stunning views, good food , very friendly staff.
They have a microbrewery , brewing “Spingo” on the premises. Very traditional, unspoilt pub - sometimes hosts bands .
Coinagehall street , Helston.
The Blue Anchor Inn
They have a microbrewery , brewing “Spingo” on the premises. Very traditional, unspoilt pub - sometimes hosts bands .
Coinagehall street , Helston.
Sightseeing
Stunning beach and cliffs with coastal footpath to explore the area. Limited amenities so not over - populated .
Large National Trust car park there.
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Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach
Stunning beach and cliffs with coastal footpath to explore the area. Limited amenities so not over - populated .
Large National Trust car park there.
Beautiful area of the SW Coastal path route. Stunning views , beautiful walks, some facilities, The Lizard village also has parking in addition to the National Trust car park. The village has 2 or 3 shops and 2 pubs ( at May 2021)
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National Trust - Lizard Point
Beautiful area of the SW Coastal path route. Stunning views , beautiful walks, some facilities, The Lizard village also has parking in addition to the National Trust car park. The village has 2 or 3 shops and 2 pubs ( at May 2021)
Arts & Culture
So much bigger than it appears, with so many artefacts. Really interesting.
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Museum of Cornish Life, Helston
Market PlaceSo much bigger than it appears, with so many artefacts. Really interesting.
delicious and a little unusual food served. Cosy and casual dining room.
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CAST Café
3 Penrose Rddelicious and a little unusual food served. Cosy and casual dining room.